Atmospheric warming refers to the increase in temperature of the Earth's atmosphere. It is caused by greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, trapping heat from the sun, which leads to global warming and climate change. Full definition
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Excellent to have this review of the science of atmospheric warming for us who have not been fully blessed with a scientific education. (realclimate.org)
Black and brown carbon particles increase atmospheric warming in three ways. (sciencedaily.com)
The underlying cause of sea ice decline — atmospheric warming caused by high levels of CO2 in the atmosphere — has not changed. (nsidc.org)